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Quick Quiz: All About Gluten

1. People who have a gluten-sensitivity problem should never eat any grains. ___True ___False

2. Which grains should be avoided on a gluten-free diet? Circle them.

Amaranth Oats Teff

Barley Quinoa Triticale

Buckwheat Rice Wheat

Corn Rye Wild Rice

Millet Sorghum

3. What is gluten, anyway? a. It's a kind of protein found in some grains. b. It's a dangerous bacteria found in all grains. c. It's a new additive created by food manufacturers. d. It's another name for sugar.

4. What are the uses of gluten in food manufacturing? a. It helps doughs to stretch and rise during baking. b. Wheat gluten can be made into a meat substitute called seitan. c. It's used as a stabilizer in foods like ketchup and ice cream. d. All of the above.

5. Which of the following products are likely to contain gluten? a. Medications (pills and tablets) b. Soy sauce c. Play dough d. The glue on envelopes and postage stamps e. All of the above.

6. Avoiding gluten is a good idea for whom? Check all that apply: __ people with celiac disease __ people who want to lose weight __ everyone __ people diagnosed with gluten intolerance

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1. False. Most grains do not contain gluten, and eating whole grains contributes to good health. 2. Only four grains ? wheat, rye, barley and triticale ? contain the kind of gluten that some people

can't digest well. Oats do not naturally contain gluten, but are often contaminated by being grown near wheat, or processed in the same facilities. 3. A. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale (a wheat/rye hybrid). 4. D. There are many positive uses for gluten. It's not inherently "bad." 5. E. Gluten can be found in many surprising places. For the 1% of people who have celiac disease and the 6% (estimated) that are gluten-intolerant, it's important to know the many sources of hidden gluten. 6. People diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance should avoid gluten grains and products made with gluten. There's no reason for everyone to avoid gluten, and going gluten-free will only help you lose weight because you'll avoid the temptation of so many delicious everyday foods!

Brought To You By

WHOLE GRAINS COUNCIL

AN OLDWAYS PROGRAM

Information for: Social Media ? Website ? Blogs ? Newsletters ? Weekly Circulars ? Shelf Talkers ? Recipes ? Coupons ? More

? 2012 Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust

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